Meals and mystery afoot
May 23, 2013 by Sarah
The Best Laid Plans Murder Mystery Dinner is being hosted tomorrow by the Murder Mystery Company, which is an interactive, high caliber theater troupe.
This award-winning show should offer a [Read more]
Forest Hills kids to get in shape with Zumba
April 4, 2013 by Mark
‘New! Zumba for Kids’ is a movement and dance class being rolled out next week and offered to children between the ages of three and seven at the Genesis Tree of Life.
The course is being instructed by [Read more]
New African flavor to come to the area
March 12, 2013 by Sarah
‘Africa Now’ is being presented in collaboration with the Apollo Theatre and the World Music Institute and is a weekend festival that highlights today’s music scene in the continent.
This festival has an [Read more]
Brilliant ballroom comes to Forest Hills
February 28, 2013 by Mark
The upcoming ‘Ballroom Class’ will enable people to come out and see ballroom dancing being performed, plus the opportunity to learn how to do ballroom dancing with a partner or loved one.
Guests do not require a partner to [Read more]
Death at the Doo-Wop – but who did it?
January 17, 2013 by Mark
‘Death at the Doo-Wop’ is a murder mystery dinner theater performance by The Murder Mystery Company. Poster printing and Flyer Printing may have been used to entice people to attend this theater’s kick off to [Read more]
Yoga afternoon on offer to those in search of mirth and merriment
December 9, 2012 by Sarah
People who feel as though they need to laugh and enjoy themselves more at this time of year may want to consider taking part in Laughter Yoga. This event is hosted in a group setting by Laughter Leaders who are [Read more]
Rebuilding efforts made easier
November 12, 2012 by Mark
Near Forest Hills, in Far Rockaway, New York City officials made a significant announcement at the end of last week. New procedures will be implemented that will turn the home repair permitting [Read more]
Putting the forest back in Forest Hills
October 20, 2012 by James
The Million Trees NYC initiative was once again in action this past weekend in Forest Hills. For a third time, residents had an opportunity to get free trees thanks to the organization’s [Read more]
Dramatic changes planned near Forest Hills
September 8, 2012 by Mark
Formation of the Queens Development Corporation was announced by Mayor Bloomberg this past week. The newly structured agency is the result of a partnership between Sterling Equities and Related Cos. and will be overseeing an extensive project to reshape the Willets Point in Forest Hills.
The $3 billion dollar project will create 12,000 construction jobs in the building of 5 million square feet of retail, housing space, and entertainment. Remediation and clean-up of toxic material over a 20-acre site is also included in the price.
In addition to the construction employment, the project plan calls for 7,100 permanent jobs to be established, as well as revenue generation of $4.3bn dollars over the next 30 years.
Bloomberg said:
“It is a strong proposal that will allow us to completely transform Willets Point into a vibrant community and destination.”
For residents and businesses in the area, the announcement that the project is moving forward ends speculation and concern that the effort might get delayed or derailed. Not only does the planned development produce jobs and housing but, for businesses such as local printing companies that produce print brochures and flyer printing, expansion of the real estate and retail market is especially good news for the bottom line.
Joe Crowley, a Democrat legislator representing the Queens/Bronx district, said:
“This is going to be a project that extends from Flushing to Corona and really reinvigorates a community that has been struggling.”
One thing that cannot be denied is that the area around Citi Field will have a very different look in the coming decade.
New kind of business event comes close to Forest Hills
August 19, 2012 by James
Forest Hills entrepreneurs should set a date aside at the end of August, as The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will be hosting a ‘Back to Business’ party at the [Read more]
